# Economy & Advantage — Darling Downs - Maranoa

How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.

Area: Darling Downs - Maranoa (Region (SA4))

A growth rate of just 3.2% marks Darling Downs - Maranoa as a slow-growing region compared to the rest of the state. With a population of 134,169, this vast area is smaller than about 84% of similar regions. It currently trails far behind the wider Queensland trend for population increase.

The population grew by 3.2% since 2021, a figure that is much lower than most areas. This is well below the Queensland growth rate of 8.7%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Population estimate | 134,169 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 3.2% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa4/307/darling-downs-maranoa/topic/economy-advantage